How far is Fort Worth, TX from Ponder, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Ponder, TX is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Ponder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Ponder.
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Start on South Freeway
17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street
631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street
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Continue on East Maddox Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway
98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
3063 ft · 37 sec · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eagle Parkway
1746 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway
780 ft · 18 sec · North Freeway
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Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Eagle Parkway
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Continue on Old FM 156
2278 ft · 32 sec · Old FM 156
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Continue on Blue Mound Road
1154 ft · 18 sec · Blue Mound Road
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Turn right onto South FM 156
11.6 mi · 17 min · South FM 156
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 156
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Ponder.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35W TEXpress
Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
16.3 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Ponder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Ponder?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Haslet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Fort Worth and 16.9 miles from Ponder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Ponder.
Stop Ideas Near Haslet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
City of Southlake
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haslet.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Ponder. Straight-line distance: 31.67 mi (50.97 km).
#1 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponder
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,415 |
| Coordinates | 33.1829000, -97.2872400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponder (-97.28724, 33.1829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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